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The European Day of Languages is celebrated on September 26th, highlighting the diversity of languages worldwide, with between 6,000 and 7,000 languages spoken. It emphasizes the benefits of bilingualism, including increased job opportunities, and notes that most European languages fall into three groups: Germanic, Romance, and Slavic. Additionally, it mentions the prevalence of languages in specific regions, such as London, and the linguistic capabilities of young children.

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The European Day of Languages is celebrated on September 26th, highlighting the diversity of languages worldwide, with between 6,000 and 7,000 languages spoken. It emphasizes the benefits of bilingualism, including increased job opportunities, and notes that most European languages fall into three groups: Germanic, Romance, and Slavic. Additionally, it mentions the prevalence of languages in specific regions, such as London, and the linguistic capabilities of young children.

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European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

There are
between 6000
and 7000
languages in
the world.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

At least 50%
of the world’s
population
speak two or
more languages.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

Asia and Africa


are the continents
where most of the
world’s languages
are spoken.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

Bilingual and plurilingual


people have more
available jobs because
companies usually have
more opportunities if
their workers speak many
languages.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?


Most European languages
belong to three broad groups:
Germanic:
English, German, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch,
among others

Romance:
Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese,
among others.

Slavic:
Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak and
others.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

Arabic, Chinese
and Hindi are the
three non-European
languages that are
used the most in
Europe.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

There are at least


300 different
languages that
are spoken in
London.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

There are
approximately
225 indigenous
languages in
Europe.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

By the age of
five,kids already
know several
thousand words
in their mother
tongue.
European Day of Languages 26th September

Did you know that...?

Many languages have


50,000 words or
more but individual
speakers normally
use the same few
hundred words in
everyday conversation.

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